D7000 Back Focusing Issue

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I've had my D7000 for 2 weeks now and have figured out it is back focusing with my 18-200 VR,35mm 1.8, 50mm 1.8. (even tried a friend's lens too)

Played around with fine tune and got it reasonably ok but thinking maybe I should just take it back to the shop and get a new one or send to Nikon?

Issues are.. will they replace (could have the same issue again) and if it is sent to Nikon I will be without a camera body.

Any advice on where I stand with the shop and Nikon on this please? :help:

TIA
 
Take it back to the shop together with your lenses.

I thought it my body too at first until the semi-pro in the shop handled my camera and the lenses. One of the lenses was off and the second copy of it as well so they refused the lens. But all other lenses were fine, just my crappy technique coming from the D70.

Just go to the shop for piece of mind.
 
My D90 was back focusing when I got it. I sent it back to Nikon (Germany) under warranty and they carried out a "body depth adjust and auto-focus check" - it came back with perfect auto-focus :thumbs:.

Sadly, modern production practices don't allow for exhaustive testing on individual units and I suspect that it's actually very common for AF to be slightly out when used with varying lenses.
 
Taking it to back today & they are going to send it to Nikon to look at. They will lend me a D7000 whilst it's away.

Should I be content with sending it to Nikon or should a new one be pushed for? I never know what to do in these situations or what 'rights' I have. Friends & family all say different things!
Thanks again :)
 
pinkjay said:
Taking it to back today & they are going to send it to Nikon to look at. They will lend me a D7000 whilst it's away.

Should I be content with sending it to Nikon or should a new one be pushed for? I never know what to do in these situations or what 'rights' I have. Friends & family all say different things!
Thanks again :)
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As has been mentioned above these cameras are mass produced, meaning that in all likelihood they are not put through a particularly rigorous testing regime, but tested to a point where they are considered "in specification". Pushing for a new one, as you put it, may well get you a new camera that also is a little out. Having your existing camera adjusted by Nikon will mean that it will probably come back bang on, so I'd always go for the servicing option myself.
 
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Mike.P said:
Well at least if it goes back to Nikon it should come back perfect. If you have a new one you may be back in the same position.
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+1 I would be happy with that especially considering they give you a loan model.
 
Thanks all for the replies :)

Will see what they come back on Monday when they phone me. At least I have a loan body, which was good of them. Think i'd get the shakes with no camera! lol

Thanks :)
 
Just had a call from them and because of the bank holiday in England will have to wait until tomorrow to see what is happening now.

Those who did get their cameras re calibrated by Nikon, did it take long?

:thankyou:
 
sorry to bump an old thread, but did nikon sort your camera?

Im pretty sure my D90 has the same issue and Im going to send it back...

How long did it take them to return yours?
 
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